Sizzling Tofu
Sizzling Tofu Sisig is creamy and spicy with tons of flavor and texture. It's a delicious vegetarian appetizer or main dish.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 219kcal
Ingredients
- 2 packages (12 ounces each) firm tofu
- canola oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
- 1 small green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and chopped
- 3 finger chili peppers (siling haba)
- 2 Thai chili peppers
- 2 tablespoons calamansi juice
- 2 tablespoons Knorr seasoning sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Wrap the tofu block with a thick layer of paper towels, set it over a wire rack, and weigh down with a saucer or bowl for about 15 to 20 minutes to extract moisture.
- Cut into cubes.
- In a wide pan over medium heat about 2-inches deep of oil until hot but not smoking.
- Add tofu in batches and cook, turning as needed, until golden and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon butter. Add onions and garlic and cook until slightly softened.
- Add bell peppers and chili peppers and cook, stirring regularly, until tender-crisp.
- Add calamansi juice and seasoning sauce. Simmer until slightly reduced.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat. Add fried tofu cubes and mayonnaise. Toss just until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a sizzling plate. Garnish with chopped chili peppers and serve immediately.
Notes
Remove from heat before adding the mayonnaise to prevent the dish from getting too greasy.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 753IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 2mg